Ok, so.

Because it is so bloody difficult for me to get anything up here I am gong to put up progress reports for my stories here. The reasoning for my long-assed updates are because of a combination of laziness, little time between work and college, lack of inspiration, new story ideas, writer’s block and invariably, editing difficulties.

I'm sure many of you had thought I'd died. I didn't, I've just been going through a whole bunch of massive life changes so updates will be slow.

Writing gives you the illusion of control, and then you realize it's just an illusion, that people are going to bring their own stuff into it.
- David Sedaris

If you live long enough, the venerability factor creeps in; first, you get accused of things you never did, and later, credited for virtues you never had.
- I. F. Stone

It is a man's own mind, not his enemy or foe, that lures him to evil ways.

- Buddha

Thats about all...I will not apologize for my laziness, Good work comes out of good drive, and if the drive isn’t there the work tends to be pretty disgusting to read. So without further ado…my progress on the stories I have posted here:

So I've been sort of MIA for a while. I'm sorry to all of you who stuck with me. Thank you for doing so. It means a great deal.

THANK YOU FOR THE REVIEWS AND CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM! - For all of you who review, from the bottom of my heart.

My stories:

After the Second Rise:

This is an interesting one. I got the idea after reading the fourth book for what seemed like the hundredth time. I wondered what would have happened if Harry had been quick enough to give the portkey to Cedric Diggory the minute they had arrived in the graveyard. How would Harry fair without any direct escape back to Hogwarts? After his painfully outmatched duel with Voldemort? The rating for this fic is adept to change and I worried it might be a tad too violent for a T rating but...we shall see. I would also like to state that this is an alternate universe (AU) fic. AKA It may follow the original story but is changed drastically. The characters may grow differently here then from in the original books because they all go through very different situations. Now Complete.

After the Second Rise: The Broken Soul:

Second book of After the Second Rise. Takes place summer of year six and year six itself.

In Silence We Walk:

I broke my own rule. I began writing this while working on After the Second Rise. It is an experiment on my part. I am always trying to push the human mind. I like the thought that the human mind can do anything. That's what this was based on. It begins dark but gets lighter as the story continues. The trio will constantly be struggling with the mental issues they picked up while being incarcerated in Azkaban for two years. The consequences of their actions will be a focal point of this story. Also the consequences of literally being out of the playing field as far as the war is concerned is going to be a major part of the plot line. Without Harry to stop him all of Voldemort's schemes are not hindered and the take over goes relatively smoothly. The statute for secrecy is the first thing to go. I sincerely doubt Voldemort would be discreet after he gains power over the British Wizards.

After the Second Rise: The Unwritten Summer

This is a semi prequel of After the Second Rise. It's basically about Harry's Summer before he shows up on Hermione's driveway in the beginning of After the Second Rise and is rescued. It will explain many of his injuries and why he is the way he is. It will be very suspenseful and dramatic. Be warned.

Harry Potter and the Furry Little Problem

Some of you are going to hate me for this. Instead of writing what I should I've begun a new story. The premise is very simple. It will be a Hurt/comfort/family fic as far as I can tell right now. Its a Remus gets to adopt Harry story and if you couldn't tell from the title that means more then I'm letting on here. I'm taking my time with it. Enjoy.

Small Encounters:

This is a Ranma 1/2 Story featuring Akane and a much more dramatic reason as to why she hates men. Its a one-shot only folks.

The Problem with Wizards:

Just a little drabble I came up with in the middle of the night. Not the most fantastic work I've ever produced but it is amusing. Or at least, its amusing to me. Told from Vernon's point of view.

On the Way...

After the Second Rise:

Complete!

After The Second Rise: The Broken Soul:

- Updated December 12th 2011- I am vastly unhappy with how quickly the whole story is deteriorating so I decided to do an overhaul re-write. Which for those of you who are reading it is precisely why its taking so god damn long for me to update. I really, really hate how the characters are unraveling so I got rid of the last chapter and am reforming the plot.I want this to go a specific way and its going the opposite. Sometimes that can be a blessing but when I begin to hate my own characters? So If you all are confused this is why. Things need to go more slowly. especially when concerning budding relationships.

-Updated February 7th 2012- Scratch that top bit. The entire story is being re-written save for the beginning fun of the first chapter. The goal is not to fuck up the trio too badly, again. That was last book. This book needs to be different.

Chapter two up.

In Silence We Walk:

Chapter six is up. Now I may upset some people with the wolves, because I know how pop culture views them and I've never really liked that portrayal. I base my wolves off of actual behavior from real wolves. There is no courtly system of royalty and breeding in this. Its more like kinship systems in a clan/tribal base. Because the wolves have human in them they will adhere to a genealogical theocracy which is complicated and will be frustrating. You'll understand as the story continues.

-Updated February 3, 2013- Considering dropping this story or re-writing it. I do not like how its gone and have no idea how its going.

Harry Potter and the Furry Little Problem:

I am amazed at the response I recieved for this story. Truly, from the bottom of my heart, thank you all. Now, as far as updating goes: for this, I am warning you, it will be slow. Why? because I LIKE how the first chapter was written because I was able to take my time with it and fix it and really think it through which is how I am going to write this story. Nothing will be half-assed. I want to stay true to the feel of it and keep the flow that it has. Thank you everyone for your patience.

Done: Harry Potter and the Furry Little Problem finished: Chapter 2, to be posted soon.

Next: After the Second Rise: The Broken Soul: Chapter 3

In Progress: After the Second Rise: Book Two: The Broken Soul: Chapter 3, Harry Potter and the Furry Little Problem: Chapter 2

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